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by Morph
Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: TAIL RIPPED MYSTERY SOLVED-NEW PIC
Replies: 17
Views: 3615

Re: TAIL RIPPED COULD THIS BE INTENTIONAL

Look carefully at the aluminium, if it was cut with a blade you will see the scratch marks on the metal.
by Morph
Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Trikes along the Big Bay Beach (Cape Town)
Replies: 37
Views: 9866

Re: Trikes along the Big Bay Beach (Cape Town)

I can go on all day --facts are facts - the moron flying that ML - is a D%%ˆS -- plain and simple, irresponsible and negligent. AND ILLEGAL! but speak to your mods -- they like to act as judge jury and executioner! Mmmm. Interesting contradiction BTW where does this 50ft thing come from, where is t...
by Morph
Mon Feb 17, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bungee cord for landing gear
Replies: 2
Views: 1522

Re: bungee cord for landing gear

I think 4400 is both sides, i.e. 2200 each side. Speak to KFA at the Bushbaby factory and get the right stuff. You need to know that this stuff will not fail underneath you on your landings, so don't experiment.
by Morph
Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 912 Installation requirements and costs
Replies: 9
Views: 2809

Re: Rotax 912 Installation requirements and costs

I am busy evaluating alternative engine options, and I was wondering if anybody can give me some tips and advice on 912 installations. Aside from the bare engine, what are the other requirements, and what do thy cost. Either directly from Aviation Engines, or reputable after market parts, if availa...
by Morph
Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What is this
Replies: 7
Views: 2445

Re: What is this

Not recently
by Morph
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What is this
Replies: 7
Views: 2445

Re: What is this

If it is connected to the starter then it is the Solenoid, i.e. the relay for the starter. Effectively you use a light current, i.e. a thin wire from the starter switch to enable the solenoid. The solenoid then uses a thick plate to connect the two fat wires together and the starter turns. A normal ...
by Morph
Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Bought me a Ryan Navion
Replies: 33
Views: 7770

Re: Bought me a Ryan Navion

I wondered what the bed was for until I saw this
by Morph
Wed Oct 23, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying!
Replies: 9
Views: 1820

Re: Low Flying!

Beautiful, And now for the compulsory safety briefing. On water this still, your reference point when looking down is your shadow, which is twice the distance from you to the surface of the water. This could catch you out. Look for low spanned cables across the river as well. Otherwise, fly and enjoy
by Morph
Wed Oct 23, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Modding and locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1335

Re: Modding and locks

The topic itself does add huge value, and should be allowed to continue. Agreed - moderate/delete the posts that play the man/men and not the ball, but do allow the value adding posts to stand and allow the topic to continue. The topic has been unlocked. The issue was not with the topic, it was the...
by Morph
Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: CHT not working
Replies: 10
Views: 2664

Re: CHT not working

Check the earth lead to the guage
by Morph
Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 10
Views: 2327

Re: What is this?

Those headsets and indeed the regulator were built by Tommy Coupe, who resided at Morning Star

Unfortunately he recently passed away and is greatly missed by all those who knew him well
by Morph
Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low flying over city
Replies: 16
Views: 2995

Re: Low flying over city

xxx
by Morph
Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying - Wave Skimming
Replies: 73
Views: 12540

Re: Low Flying - Wave Skimming

These post are getting out of hand. There appears to be an underlying cause here that is not apparent to the rest of the members of the forum unless you are directly involved. I suggest you take it off the forum and discuss it directly with the members concerned. We are not interested in your dirty ...
by Morph
Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying - Wave Skimming
Replies: 73
Views: 12540

Re: Low Flying - Wave Skimming

Minimum heights 91.06.32 (1) Except when necessary for taking off or landing, or except with prior written approval of the Commissioner, no aircraft – (a) shall be flown over built-up areas or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1 000 feet above the highest obstacle, within a ...
by Morph
Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 16x6.50-8 tube required in Cape Town
Replies: 2
Views: 1504

Re: 16x6.50-8 tube required in Cape Town

Any ride on lawn mower place like Turf Master

also try TracMac in Paarden island